January Holiday Swimming - Penrhos College

Swimming lessons throughout the January School Holidays.

Swimming Levels

1Beginners

2Water Discovery

3Preliminary

4Water Awareness

5Water Sense

6Junior

7Intermediate

8Water Wise

9Senior

10Junior Swim & Survive

11Swim & Survive

12Senior Swim & Survive

13Wade & Rescue

14Accompanied Rescue

15Bronze Star

16Bronze Medallion

17Bronze Cross

100Bronze Medallion/Cross Requalification

There are limited positions for the Bronze Medallion/Bronze Cross Course. Positions will be allocated on a first in first served basis. 100% attendance is required for these courses.

Bronze Medallion 

This is offered in the Block 1 morning session over 2 weeks

Bronze Medallion, Bronze Cross and Resuscitation should be updated every year to maintain accreditation. People wishing to requalify for these awards can do so on Friday 8th January 2027 from 9am – 12pm OR Friday 22nd January 2027 from 9am-12pm.

Enrolment can be done on our January Holiday Swimming Enrolment form.

Please contact Lee Watkins (0407 564370) for more details.

Cost for requalification is $85 (Includes all Royal Lifesaving Fees).

Lesson Times 

We offer lessons in two blocks that run for two weeks each.

Block 1 - Monday 4th January through Friday 15th January 2027  
(Lessons every weekday - 10 day program) 

Block 2 - Monday 18th January through Friday 29th January 2027. (Lessons every weekday - 9 day program) 
Lessons will NOT run on Tuesday 26th January 2027- Public Holiday

Block 1 - Morning and Afternoon Sessions

Monday 4th January - Friday 15th January 2027

Stage Time Details
1 - 5 3:00pm

30 Minute Lessons

Maximum of 4 per class for Stages 1 & 2.

Maximum of 5 per class for Stages 3 - 5.

3:30pm
4:00pm
4:30pm
5:00pm
6 - 8 3:00pm

45 Minute Lessons

Maximum of 8 per class for Stages 6 - 8.

3:45pm
4:30pm
5:15pm
6 - 15 9:00am

45 Minute Lessons

Maximum of 8 per class for Stages 6 - 14.

Maximum of 12 per class for Stage 15.

9:45am
 
16 & 17 9:00am

60 Minute Lessons

Bronze Medallion/Bronze Cross have time specifications and require hour lessons.

Maximum of 14 per class for Stages 16 & 17.

*(10:00am class only runs if required)

10:00am *

 

Block 1 - Sibling Times for Morning Sessions

Where you wish to enrol children in Stages 6 and above in morning timeslots, we can work to accommodate younger siblings (Stage 1 to 5) into a morning class.

Please be aware that these times are only made available to siblings of those in Stages 6-17 in morning classes.  If you do not have older siblings and would like to request a morning slot please tick the box on the enrolment form and we can let you know if any spots do become available prior to Block 1 commencing.

Stage Time Details
1 - 5 9:00am

30 Minute Lessons

Only available for siblings of Stage 6-17 morning class swimmers.

*(10:30am class only runs if required)

9:30am
10:00am
10:30am*

 

Block 2

Monday 18th January through Friday 29th January 2027

Lessons will NOT run on Tuesday 26th January 2027- Public Holiday

Stage Time Details
1 - 5 3:00pm

30 Minute Lessons

Maximum of 4 per class for Stages 1 & 2.

Maximum of 5 per class for Stages 3 - 5.

3:30pm
4:00pm
4:30pm
5:00pm
6 - 9 3:00pm

45 Minute Lessons

Maximum of 8 per class for Stages 6 - 9.

3:45pm
4:30pm
5:15pm

 

Confirmation of class times will be forwarded by e-mail after Sunday 13th December 2026. (Please contact us if your confirmation has not arrived by December 18th 2026). Applications received after this date will be processed but can only be placed in classes where there are vacancies.

Fees

We offer Early Bird discounts to those who choose to pay prior to holiday lessons commencing or within the first week of lessons. Standard Fee applies from Week 2 onwards.

For information on payment methods, please see our Fees & Payments page.

Stage Detail Stage Non penrhos Students penrhos Students
1 - 17 Early Bird

Stages 1 - 14

Stages 1 - 9

Block 1 - $225

Block 2 - $202.50

Block 1 - $210

Block 2 - $189

Stages 15
(Includes RLSSA Learner Guide & RLSSA Fees)
Block 1 Only - $230  Block 1 Only - $215 
Stages 16 & 17
(Includes RLSSA Learner Guide & RLSSA Fees)
Block 1 Only - $240  Block 1 Only - $225
Standard Fee

Stages 1 - 14

Stages 1 - 9

Block 1 - $240

Block 2 - $217.50 

Block 1 - $225

Block 2 - $204 

Stages 15
(Includes RLSSA Learner Guide & RLSSA Fees)
Block 1 Only - $245  Block 1 Only - $230 
Stages 16 & 17
(Includes RLSSA Learner Guide & RLSSA Fees)
Block 1 Only - $255  Block 1 Only - $240 

 

Make-up Lessons & Cancellations

There will be no refunds for missed lessons due to Birthday Parties, Holidays etc.

Should illness, injury or hospitalisation occur a refund will be arranged.

Cancellations within 48 hours of commencement of lessons will incur a $20 booking fee.